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Expectant Mothers, Have You Considered Pilates?
Many women experience a decrease in physical activity during their pregnancies, due to their overall discomfort, in tandem with juggling their seemingly endless daily responsibilities of working hard and preparing for new life. Lack of physical activity can make pregnancies more difficult and can leave a mother’s body under-prepared for the strenuous birthing journey it is about to embark on.
Fortunately, Pilates is an easy and fun way to get the exercise you need while preparing for the arrival of your new little one.
Read full blogAre You Dealing With Any of These Women’s Health Conditions?
Many women suffer from common issues, such as pelvic pain, incontinence, and other similar conditions. Women’s health issues can be detrimental to mental, physical, and emotional health, interfering with one’s lifestyle and enjoyment. However, you are not alone, and the good news is that you can be helped with the right physical therapy treatments.
If you’re experiencing discomfort in your pelvic area, incontinence issues, or pregnancy-related pain, request an appointment at Beyond Therapy and Wellness in Bedford, TX to evaluate your condition and symptoms.
Read full blogRelieve Your Pregnancy-Related Pains With Core Strengthening Exercises
It is no secret that pregnancy takes quite a toll on the body. It severely stretches the abdominal wall, causing core muscles to weaken and resulting in back pain. Fortunately, our physical therapists at Beyond Therapy and Wellness can help relieve your back pain during your pregnancy and after you have given birth. We can help you achieve a complete recovery, even if it has been years since your last pregnancy.
Even if you still exercise regularly, if you do not target your core muscles specifically, an imbalance in muscle strength will occur.
Read full blogDo You Have Herniated Disc Pain? How to Know If You Need to See a Physical Therapist
You Could Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pains with Physical Therapy
Believe it or not, a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine. At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
What can you do if you’re not sure whether or not you have this problem?
Read full blogRegain Your Mobility by Relieving Hip and Knee Pains
Did you know that physical therapy can help you regain your mobility?
Hip and knee pains can be caused by a variety of factors, including excess weight, sports injuries, advancing age, and repetitive motion injuries.
Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, you must find a way to manage it if you are experiencing it on a regular basis.
Anti-inflammatories and other medications are commonly used to alleviate pain.
Read full blogAvoiding Opioid Dependence With The Help Of A Physical Therapist
There are better ways to relieve your pain.
We’re betting you’ve seen the headlines, and you’re well aware that opioids are a major contributor to America’s widespread drug crisis. We also understand that if you or a loved one suffers from chronic pain, you may be frustrated and unsure of your options.
Our physical therapy clinic joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations in recommending physical therapy and other alternatives to prescription opioids for chronic pain management.
Read full blogAre You Suffering From Stress-Related Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Be Beneficial For Your Condition
Various types of headaches affect millions of people. Sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines are just a few examples.
Headaches can also be caused by different types of stress. Stress-related headaches are, in fact, one of the most common headaches that people suffer from.
It’s critical to understand the differences between stress headaches and other types, as well as the causes of these headaches and how a physical therapist can help.
Read full blog3 Reasons To See A Physical Therapist For Rehab After Surgery
Do you have an operation coming up? Book your PT appointment ahead of time!
We’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal and return to your active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible, whether you’re having a joint replacement, back surgery, or another procedure.
Our physical therapy team sees thousands of people recovering from surgery each year.
Are you wondering why physical therapy is so important during the post-surgery period?
Read full blogLiving In The Shadow of Chronic Pain? With Physical Therapy, You Don’t Have To!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. In fact, approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) chronic back pain.
As you can see, chronic pain is extremely common, with over 100 million sufferers in the United States alone, so you are not alone if you are dealing with it!
Standard pain medications have so many drawbacks that you can’t rely on them to fully treat your pain, leaving you to wonder if you’re doomed to live forever with the words “Ugh, my back hurts!” on the tip of your tongue.
Read full blogDid You Know There Are Pain-Relieving Foods That Could Help You Find Natural Relief?
If your pain has been steadily worsening, you may want to reconsider your eating habits.
Some people eat to live, while others eat to live – and still, others are unknowingly feeding their chronic aches and pains.
Inflammatory responses can be triggered by eating too much or the wrong foods, which can lead to muscle, nerve, or joint pain.
Certain foods have been known to alleviate inflammation, whereas some foods can aggravate it.
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